AI Inference Startup Modal Labs Raises Funding at $2.5B Valuation, Doubling in 5 Months
Modal Labs in talks with General Catalyst for new round at $2.5B valuation, reflecting surging investor interest in AI inference infrastructure.
Modal Labs in talks with General Catalyst for new round at $2.5B valuation, reflecting surging investor interest in AI inference infrastructure.
Tech predictions for 2026 indicate a major shift from AI model training to inference as the key differentiator. This will force enterprises to adopt open infrastructure and unified control planes like Kubernetes to win the 'inference wars' and deliver faster, local AI experiences.